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One pool gains while another drains

A pool facility that's served a Tauranga community for more than 50 years is to be replaced by a new aquatic centre over the other side of town. The move by... Read More

Bid to reduce orthopaedic wait lists

Te Whatu Ora is aiming to drastically reduce surgery waitlists for orthopaedic patients, by offering them physiotherapy instead. A trial across Bay of Plenty,... Read More

Can you spot a fake banknote?

Police are warning retailers to be extra wary of counterfeit cash over the busy holiday period. A number of counterfeit notes have been reported around New... Read More

A bed for Christmas in Tauranga

In a heart-warming display of community generosity, Trinity Wharf Tauranga has chosen compassion over waste. The owners of the renowned hotel are making a... Read More

An actress and a beauty queen jump out of a plane

Why did the beauty queen and the actress jump out of an aeroplane at 12,000 feet. Because they're good mates, because they're quiet thrill seekers and because... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on SH2, near Omokoroa

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Omokoroa. "Police are responding to reports of a two vehicle crash... Read More

Shark scientist: How to avoid a nasty encounter

Police are urging caution in the water after a woman was bitten by a shark in an estuary recently. The 21-year-old received a significant laceration to her... Read More

Heatstroke pet insurance claims spike

While most Kiwis welcome a hot summer, sun and heat exposure can pose significant dangers to pets. Like humans, pets can also suffer from heatstroke, dehydration,... Read More

Temperatures creep towards 'heat alert' levels

Heat alerts are possible as temperatures rise across the country, with Ashburton expected to hit 31C. MetService meteorologist John Law says Wednesday started... Read More

Coastal experiences put emphasis on history

Summer visitors to Hahei and Cathedral Cove can enjoy the cultural history of several significant sites and other coastal locations with the opening of new and... Read More

Car rolls on Otumoetai Road

Firefighters are cutting a person out of a car after it rolled on Otumoetai Road in Tauranga. Emergency services are at the scene of the crash, just past... Read More

Concerns as $29m lake scheme goes ahead

Rotorua's council will continue connecting Lake Tarawera properties to its sewerage network despite a petition raising concerns about an 'open chequebook”... Read More